Triana replaces Lynda Dilts-Benson, who was promoted to chief quality officer. Previously, Triana was the regulatory audit supervisor and educator and the corporate privacy officer for Access.

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The Dentist Place for Kids, 12005 Cortez Blvd., Spring Hill, will offer free dental services for children under the age of 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Services include cleanings, X-rays, exams and additional assistance. The goal of the staff is to improve the oral health of children who may not otherwise receive basic dental care as part of the Give Kids a Smile program.

Patients will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 40 children are guaranteed to be seen. For information, call (352) 596-5063.

The Florida Small Business Development Center Network is bringing four experts to Hernando County to help serve the growing needs of business owners with free consulting until June 16 at the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.

Consulting about Internet marketing, accounting and taxes, health care practices, business planning, minority certifications, international trade and QuickBooks will be available.

To schedule a confidential consultation, call the chamber at (352) 796-0697.

Events

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have two ribbon cuttings during the coming week:

LEADERSHIP PROGRAM:The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will present the last session of its new leadership program, the "Disney on Leadership" series, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville.

The series, presented by sheriff's Lt. Col. Royce M. Decker, reviews past, present and future business practices that have made the Disney name synonymous with exemplary products and services. The goal is to provide a solid foundation for customer service, loyalty and satisfaction.

The cost for chamber members is $15. The cost for nonmembers is $20. To RSVP, register online at hernandochamber.com/events. For information, call the chamber at (352) 796-0697.

SMALL BUSINESS SEMINARS:SCORE Chapter 439 is presenting a series of free seminars:

The Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce will have its April membership breakfast meeting Wednesday at Silverthorn Country Club, 4550 Golf Club Lane, Spring Hill.

Networking and a business card exchange will begin at 7:15 a.m.; the program begins at 7:45 a.m. This month's sponsor is Manpower; the speaker will be Michael Heard of the Florida Blueberry Festival. The cost is $15 for chamber members and $20 for nonmembers.

The Referral Institute and the Greater Hernando County Chamber of Commerce are partnering to offer the Certified Networker Program from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday and continuing through July 24 at the chamber office, 15588 Aviation Loop Drive, south of Brooksville. The program, presented by Tiffanie Kellog, is a training system for building a solid referral-based marketing strategy. The cost is $1,197, which can be paid in three payments of $399. Participants may attend a single module for $99.

To register, call Kellog toll-free 1-888-282-8649.

BNI Leaders by Design will meet from 7:15 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the Lake House, 1202 Kenlake Ave., Spring Hill. The cost is $9 and includes breakfast. Call Ralph Vitola at (352) 796-2676.

Business Networking International will have a Visitor's Day event from 7:30 to 9 a.m. May 2 at the Wellington at Seven Hills, 400 Wexford Blvd., Spring Hill. Business professionals are invited to attend. The event includes breakfast. To RSVP, call Ralph Vitola, (352) 796-2676.

If you have business announcements to share with our readers, mail the details to Jean Hayes, Business Digest, Hernando Times, 15365 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34613-6174. You may also email items to [email protected] or fax them to (352) 754-6133. Items may be edited for length and clarity. Photos are published as space permits; they will not be returned.

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